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AA Car Inspections inspect the car from the inside out. We can look at second hand cars that you’re thinking of buying from popular websites such as Done Deal, CBG.ie and Carzone and report back to you on the same day.

AA Car Inspections inspect the car from the inside out. We can look at second hand cars that you’re thinking of buying from popular websites such as Done Deal, CBG.ie and Carzone and report back to you on the same day.

AA Car Inspections inspect the car from the inside out. We can look at second hand cars that you’re thinking of buying from popular websites such as Done Deal, CBG.ie and Carzone and report back to you on the same day.

AA Car Inspections inspect the car from the inside out. We can look at second hand cars that you’re thinking of buying from popular websites such as Done Deal, CBG.ie and Carzone and report back to you on the same day.

AA Car Inspections inspect the car from the inside out. We can look at second hand cars that you’re thinking of buying from popular websites such as Done Deal, CBG.ie and Carzone and report back to you on the same day.

AA Car Inspections inspect the car from the inside out. We can look at second hand cars that you’re thinking of buying from popular websites such as Done Deal, CBG.ie and Carzone and report back to you on the same day.

AA Car Inspections inspect the car from the inside out. We can look at second hand cars that you’re thinking of buying from popular websites such as Done Deal, CBG.ie and Carzone and report back to you on the same day.

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Audi A4 ( 2001)

76/100

our score

Pros

Styling & Design

Quietly handsome

Engine Specifications

HUGE range

Performance

More is more

Ride & Handling

RS4 is a sensation

Interior & Ergonomics

Teutonic

Space & Practicality

Acceptably big

Safety

Safe ‘n’ sound

Value & Running Costs

Affordable

Quality & Refinement

Solidly made

Equipment

Better than rivals

Summary

Handsome, huge range, great engines.

Cons

Styling & Design

Getting on now

Engine Specifications

Not much

Performance

Slow 1.6/1.9 TDi

Ride & Handling

Lesser A4s bore

Interior & Ergonomics

Too teutonic

Space & Practicality

No Tardis

Safety

4* NCAP/ISOFIX

Value & Running Costs

Buy carefully

Quality & Refinement

Plastics/sport ride

Equipment

So many options

Summary

Bewildering options, tight-ish cabin, getting old.

Style & Design

7/10

The A4’s basic shape has been around since 2001 so it’s no longer the freshest car on the market. A 2005 facelift brought the ‘single frame’ grille and tweaked rear styling, but it’s essentially the same since launch. It’s conservative and understated, but dressed-up right it can look fantastic.

R&H quality depends on the model. The RS4 is one of the world’s best handlers but the S4 isn’t as honed. Quattro A4s are balanced, but over-engined FWD models are no fun. The 2.0T is the best front driver while 2.0TDi is the best ordinary Quattro. The ride suffers from bad wheel/suspension combos.

Interior & Ergonomics

8/10

The A4’s dashboard is as sober and uneventful as a dashboard can be, but it is extremely easy to use, with near-perfect ergonomics and a driving position that can be adjusted to fit anybody. The more you spend, the better it gets in there, but upmarket stereos get confusing.

Quality & Refinement

7/10

The A4’s plastics are mostly soft-feel and expensive, but it’s let down by some down-market switchgear (the stalks, for example) and patchy quality. Refinement is excellent, though, as long as you don’t order anything bigger than 17” wheels and avoid the sport suspension.

Safety

8/10

The A4 has a 4-Star NCAP score and comes with front, side and curtain airbags as standard. ESP, three 3-point safety belts and headrests in the rear, fog lights, a warning triangle and even a first aid kit, are standard. Why is ISOFIX a silly €137 option then?

Space & Practicality

6/10

There’s adequate space in the A4, but at no point will you be saying ‘wow’. Front passengers are well catered to and rear passengers will be reasonably happy, as long as they’re not too tall. Or broad. The boot is spacious but split-folding seats are optional. Oh, dear.

Value & Running Costs

7/10

The A4 is more affordable than its premium rivals (lower entry price & running costs), but is on a par when comparably equipped and powered. Resale is solid but some expensive options (Quattro, leather) won’t make much difference. Diesels are best in all respects. S models are eye-watering to run.

Rock Solid! 120k miles on the clock and it goes like a train!
Very practical and economical. Boot not huge, but with seats down as big as you'd need in an estate. Not the best spec list on this car, but really comfortable and solid. I would definitely consider another Audi after this one...